Global Estimates Of Acute Pesticide Morbidity And Mortality

摘要: Mathematical models have projected increasing numbers of pesticide poisoning throughout the world, rising from 500,000 cases/yr in 1972 to 25,000,000 a 1990 estimate. Among 148 outbreaks (excluding Bhopal and three probable epidemics pesticide-related suicide) reported between 1951-90, known number cases was 24,731 with 1065 deaths (4.3% case fatality); these are probably underestimates. outbreaks, most commonly identified agents were organophosphates (58), carbamates (23), chlorinated hydrocarbons organic mercurials (11). Food common vehicle exposure (83 outbreaks), followed by skin contact (26), multiple types (22), respiratory (16). Two countries, United States Thailand, accounted for more than half reports. Both mathematical outbreak investigations support need continuing investigation improved surveillance world.